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Legislation -
Bill Failed
(Senate)
(13-16) -
May 17, 2006(Key vote)

Title: Medical Malpractice Limits Amendment

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment that limits the amount of money a plaintiff can be awarded in a health care liability action lawsuit, formerly known as a medical malpractice lawsuit. The amendment limits the total amount that can be awarded in all noneconomic losses lawsuits to $500,000, except in those cases that result in death or a prolonged coma, in such cases the limit is $1 million.